Spanish police arrested five people for impersonating Brad Pitt in order to scam women by convincing them that the famed Hollywood actor was in love with them. The two women targeted by the online scammers lost a combined €325,000 ($364,000), Spanish media reported. Police say that the criminals operated by…

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In a case highlighting the growing risks of online deception, a 53-year-old French woman, identified as Anne, lost nearly one million euros (approximately Rs 7 crore) after being duped into a fake romantic relationship with a scammer impersonating Brad Pitt. The ordeal, which began in February 2023, showcases the increasing…

By AFP  &nbspSeptember 23, 2024 | 10:36 pm PT Actor Brad Pitt poses during a photocall for the film ”Babylon” at the Grand Rex in Paris, France, Jan. 14, 2023. Photo by Reuters Spanish police said Monday that they had arrested five people accused of scamming two women of 325,000…